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Chasney Family History

Chasney Surname Meaning

see Chestney and Cheney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chasney family from?

You can see how Chasney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chasney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Chasney families living in Norfolk. This was about 92% of all the recorded Chasney's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chasney families in 1891.
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What did your Chasney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chasney. 50% of Chasney men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Chasney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chasney were Boot shoe Repairer (master) and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Boot shoe Repairer (master)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Nurse
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Chasney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chasney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Chasney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Chasney. For the veterans among your Chasney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Chasney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chasney in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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